Facts of Life
- Raiford's professor and mentor, Dr. Ralph Bunche, encouraged him to study international law.
- All the males in Raiford's family were members of the United Methodist Men, a servitude and philanthropic organization established in 1912 by St. Matthew's United Methodist Church in Greensboro, North Carolina.
- Raiford was a professional chess player.
- Considered a prodigy, Raiford took a liking to political science at age seven.
- Raiford's biological son, Kim, is the step-nephew of Suzanne de Passe.
- Raiford's stepson, Robert James, is an associate provost at State University of New York and CEO of a network that provides funding for nearly 50 educational programs throughout New York State.
- Raiford was the uncle of former television personality Sharon Dahlonega Raiford Bush (née Sharon Crews).
- Raiford served as Infantry Unit Commander 1542 in the Company B 372nd organization of World War II; he was a proficient rifleman and heavy weapons expert.
- Raiford entered active duty on February 4, 1942, and was relieved from active duty on April 19, 1947.
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